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Mukwonago Area School District board member dies

Mukwonago Area School District board member Vito Schwartz has died.

The school district told FOX6 News in a statement that Schwartz had four children and called his death “tragic.” Schwartz was also co-owner of Semper Fi Roofing & Exteriors and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.

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FOX6 News has asked police for any information they may have regarding Schwartz’s death. In response, they said two people were found dead in a house in the town of Mukwonago on Friday afternoon.

A 45-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman died from gunshot wounds, police said. Police say there is currently no sign of forced entry into the home and they are not looking for any suspects.

FOX6 News also reached out to Semper Fi for information about Schwartz. The company asked that “no assumptions be made” regarding Schwartz’s death.

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Mukwonago Area School District statement

Mukwonago Area School District employees and their families were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of school board member Vito Schwartz on Friday. Vito served on the school board for nearly four years. Vito has four surviving children, all of whom are MHS graduates or current students.

MASD Superintendent Joe Koch

“Vito was a strong supporter of our district. In addition to his work on the school board, Vito was also active in the community as co-owner of Semper Fi Roofing and a proud veteran of the Marine Corps. We will miss him greatly. We will miss him greatly. A strong community and Vito’s “We will overcome your loss together.”

Statement from Semper Fi

“Thank you for taking the time to comment on the events of our owner, Vito Schwartz, which have impacted not only our family at Semper Fi, but also our families in this community. We also understand that assumptions are incorrect due to a lack of information. No official report has been released at this time and this incident “We ask that no assumptions be made about the details, and if anyone knew Vito, they would want the truth known.”